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Suruga Yui Town 1934

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The serene vista captures a tranquil Japanese mountain town set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of a snow-capped Mount Fuji at dusk. The composition balances the dark, shadowy silhouettes of traditional wooden houses in the foreground with the soft glow of the sunset sky fading from a gentle orange to pale blue, evoking a calm evening mood. The intricate details of the homes, cobblestone pathways, and sparse leafless branches of a tree frame the scene with quiet intimacy, while figures dressed in traditional attire add subtle life and scale to the peaceful streetscape.

Executed using the refined techniques of ukiyo-e, the print demonstrates masterful woodblock printing with delicate gradations in color and texture that blend naturalistic elements with stylization. The muted palette emphasizes the harmony between human habitation and nature, while the subtle tonal shifts of the sky and mountain create depth and atmosphere. This work not only reflects Japan's reverence for Mount Fuji as a symbol of beauty and spiritual significance, but it also embodies the shin-hanga movement’s revival of traditional ukiyo-e aesthetics with a fresh, modern sensibility, inviting the viewer to pause and bask in the quiet grandeur of everyday moments steeped in cultural meaning.

Suruga Yui Town 1934

Hasui Kawase

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1934

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